Welcome Ya'll
Welcome Ya'll
Advocacy, Education & Economic Development
For Central Texas Musicians
Keeping Austin’s Music Alive
The Austin Texas Musicians™ Fund (ATX Musicians) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advocacy, education, and economic development for Austin’s working musicians.
Representing a community of more than 6,000 musicians across Central Texas, we work to amplify their collective voice—
• Improving quality of life for those who make our city’s soundtrack
• Advancing fair and sustainable policies that support the music industry
• Strengthening Austin’s legacy as the Live Music Capital of the World
Together, we’re building a future where the people who make Austin’s music can afford to live, work, and thrive here.
Thousands of Musicians. One Voice.
To create a sustainable, inclusive, and empowered local music community where musicians can thrive artistically and economically.
Our Vision
Our Mission
To connect, empower, and amplify Austin’s music community through advocacy, education, and economic opportunity — ensuring every musician can show up, speak up, and be heard.
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"The Austin Texas Musicians has been instrumental in helping HAAM reach underserved musicians during Open Enrollment. Their bilingual videos, social reach, and marketing expertise expanded our message to a wider audience, making our communications more effective and impactful for Austin’s music community."
Rachel Blair, Chief Operating Officer
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“ATXM and Workforce Solutions share a mission to support Austin’s musicians—connecting members to virtual hiring events, job-search videos, and career resources. Together, they’re helping keep Austin’s live music community strong during and beyond the pandemic.”
Tamara Atkinson, Previous Chief Executive Officer
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“As someone who has seen firsthand the impact of ATXM’s work—from saving stages to sustaining musicians’ livelihoods—I can say without hesitation that their leadership has been vital to preserving Austin’s cultural heartbeat. I’m proud to stand with them in ensuring our music community not only survives but continues to thrive.”
Lloyd Doggett, U.S. House of Representatives, (D-35)
Community Partners
ATXM plays a critical role in the music ecosystem that includes musicians, businesses, venues, government representatives, nonprofit leaders, and philanthropic entities. Meet our partners and learn about our shared work.
Are You a Central Texas Musician?
Austin Texas Musicians is for you! We are musicians working for musicians.
Our community of Central Texas musicians is over 6,000 strong and growing.
We represent those we serve on city, state, and federal policy and provide basic needs and services to improve our quality of life.
Advocacy, Education, and Economic Development are the three pillars of our work to empower you to “Show Up, Speak Up, and Be Heard"!
Are You a Music Fan?
There are a ton of ways in which you can support the musicians you love! From live shows to lessons, we’ve got you covered! Check out these resources and help keep Austin music alive!
Make an impact today
🎵 Join us in protecting Austin’s creative future.
Every bit of support goes a long way in helping us help musicians. We’ve got some very impactful new initiatives in motion for 2026, including:
Expanded Paid Performance Opportunities for Musicians
Expanded Education Programming, in Partnership with Local Higher Education
A Downtown Creative Hub, Parking and Safe Escort for Musicians
To continue doing this work, we need your help. Cultivating new partnerships, investment, and donor relations both public and private will be key to our sustainability.
We're putting out a call to all interested corporate partners, angel investors, and music community members and imploring that we all come together to lift up what has proven to be a crucial service to the health of our music community, which truly serves as the cornerstone to Austin’s economic well-being. We hope you’ll help us continue our work by donating, or by contacting us directly to discuss options.